CLOQUET — The German American Partnership Program is an international organization that has been creating friendships and understanding between two cultures — Cloquet High School and Gymnasium am Hoptbühl Students from each school sign up for the program and are matched with a host family to live with during exchanges Cloquet's program coordinator and German language teacher Jago and Cloquet High School students traveled in June to Germany to meet their host families the American students were reunited with their German counterparts 17 German students have been living with their Minnesota hosts going to school and learning more about the U.S Jago called the exchange “mutually beneficial” for the students and the schools as a whole participating in the exchange program “(Hosting German students at Cloquet) extends our school’s perception of other cultures beyond just my classroom … these students from Germany will be shadowing their American hosts throughout their day," Jago said they’ll be in science class with a new group of people and social studies class and more people will benefit from meeting these kids from another culture than they would have if it had been a one way exchange." In addition to experiencing a typical Minnesotan life with their families the group also partakes in various outings including “Cloquet Day,” which featured a visit to the Fond Du Lac Cultural Center and Museum and the fire hall and “Duluth Day,” when they explored Canal Park and rode the Vista Fleet This is all of the German students’ first time in the U.S and many of them were eager to share their recent experiences because I think we’ve all watched the movies of like teenager life in the U.S.,” said Noemi Simon She added that she also wanted to “improve (her) English learn something about the culture and the food.” Simon’s German peers reiterated her reasoning for partaking in the exchange program as well her thoughts about American food being sweeter saltier and greasier than what they are used to in Germany Multiple German students said they were surprised to find how spread out everything is in the U.S. and that Americans are more dependent on cars than they were expecting One stereotype that they’ve discovered to be true is “Minnesota nice.” “(The Americans) told us people from Minnesota are really nice but people from Minnesota are so nice!” Simon said The students also noted some differences in American high school that they preferred over German high school you don’t have six to eight classes every day … the schedule is per week and switching every day but it’s kinda cool to have the same ones every day,” said German sophomore Sebastian Moessle added that German classes are never combined with other grades like some high school classes are in America While Moessle and his German peers preferred German school schedules they found American high school sports more entertaining and fun the student section — it’s so much better!” Moessle said Cloquet senior Makenna Horvat said that instead of doing sports through schools Germany has club sports that students can switch between.Something that every German student was how meaningful their exchange experience has been German sophomore Lene Wagner summed up the exchange’s impact: “I’m so lucky to do this exchange because I find so much new friends I know I will come back because I feel so at home here.” and gained nearly 30 million subscribers during the pandemic “Canceling voices is a slippery slope,” CEO Daniel Ek wrote in a memo amid calls to end Spotify’s deal with Rogan; he then announced a $100 million investment on content from “marginalized groups.” A weekly newsletter featuring conversations with the world’s top CEOs, managers, and founders. 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Read our Privacy notice A hand grenade was thrown into a refugee shelter in Germany overnight as officials said attacks against asylum seekers in the country hit a new level of “hate and violence” Police in the southern town of Villingen-Schwenningen said it was “just luck” that the device did not explode when it landed at 1.15am Around 20 asylum seekers were sleeping inside the building at the time and were evacuated while a bomb squad destroyed it in a controlled explosion said the attack represented a new level of “hate and violence” that must be addressed by local and federal authorities “Grenades are already being thrown at refugee homes - we can't wait until there is someone dead,” he added “We need to do everything we can to ensure xenophobic crimes are more rapidly solved and punished more severely.” A police spokesperson said there were no immediate implications of a motive and that investigators are following “all avenues” as forensic tests and interviews are carried out Attacks targeting refugees on their homes appear to have spiked in Germany following mass sexual assaults carried out mainly by migrants in Cologne on New Year’s Eve Several asylum seekers were badly beaten earlier this month after a vigilant group vowed to “clean up” the city which has also seen thousands-strong protests by Pegida and other far-right groups and protesters on a violent rampage through Leipzig started fires and smashed windows Hundreds of incidents and plots had already been recorded before the Cologne assaults – mainly arson attacks on refugee accommodation where Swastikas and anti-immigration have also been daubed Villingen-Schwenningen lies in Baden-Württemberg – one of two German states that have started taking refugees’ valuables and cash in controversial seizures also seen in Switzerland and Denmark. 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Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies Biedermann Motech, a maker of implants for spinal and extremity surgery filed for Chapter 11 protection in Delaware bankruptcy court The late Wednesday filing did not include the usual first-day declaration but did feature a Chapter 11 plan and its disclosure statement it was unclear if the case was a prepackaged bankruptcy where creditors are solicited before the filing In the disclosure statement filed Thursday President Markku Biedermann revealed the company holds about $34 million in debt and assets worth up to $10 million The statement did not detail the reasons for the bankruptcy filing unpaid allowed administration claims and fee claims will be paid in cash General unsecured claims holders would receive a pro-rata distribution of $50,000 Among the company’s creditors are Biedermann Technologies GmbH & Co holding about $25 million in unsecured claims The company has attempted to enhance its business including merging Biedermann Motech and Miami Device Solutions LLC and reorganizing key vendors such as implant suppliers has provided orthopedic trauma implants for the spine and upper extremities since 1916 USA Herald covers everything from breaking news to investigative journalism We also report on politics on the State and National levels has commissioned a solar park with battery storage in Villingen-Schwenningen in Baden-Württemberg/Germany The plant combination is supported by the innovation tender of the Federal Network Agency can generate approximately 8 million kWh of green electricity annually which is equivalent to the consumption of 2,500 average households in Germany The storage capacity of the 3 MW battery storage is 4 MWh comments on the commissioning: "We would like to thank the Villingen-Schwenningen municipality for the good cooperation and are pleased with the timely completion and commissioning of the Spitalhöfe solar park the plant combination can feed electricity into the grid The storage facility makes an important contribution to grid stability and security of supply." will also promote species protection and biodiversity at the solar park through various measures such as the creation of flowering areas or even rock fills for so-called lizard hotels as well as the planting of bushes and trees Solar Projects GmbH adds: "We are very pleased to have realized this innovative project and are already working on the implementation of further projects that were successful in the innovation tender Plant combinations like this are of central importance for the energy transition in Germany." The company's power trading team has secured price hedging for the power output with the help of a power purchase agreement (PPA) with a term of 5 years can thus provide medium-term price hedging and economic optimization of the yield within its own group the capacity of the battery storage facility will be marketed on the balancing energy market The company will also take over maintenance and operational management and continue to be the local contact Did you miss that? Baywa r.e. invites tenders for ten terawatt hours of green electricity in Europe Looking to stay on top of all relevant industry and business news? Click here to subscribe to our free twice-weekly pv Europe newsletter. A podcast for investors on the opportunities and risks of the solar market The pv Europe editorial team offers their own analysis and discusses current topics with experts The German national ice hockey team's preparation plan for the World Cup which will take place in Finland from May 13th to 27th The team will meet for the first time on April 12 After four preparation phases and seven international matches the departure to Helsinki is planned for May 10 Phase 1 of the preparation takes place in Chomutov two games against hosts Czech Republic will take place in the Rocknet Arena The first home international matches for the German team will take place in Rosenheim the following week national coach Toni Söderholm's team will welcome Switzerland to two matches in the ROFA Stadium from the upper division club and three-time German champions Starbulls Rosenheim In the third preparation phase it works DEB-Team then from Bayern to Sachsen around The JOYNEXT Arena (formerly: EnergieVerbund Arena) in the state capital Dresden will host the team for five days and two meetings with Olympic bronze medal winner Slovakia on April 29th and 30th The World Cup dress rehearsal will then take place on May 08 Germany crosses bats with the promoted team from Division I Austria (replacement for Russia and Belarus) DEB-Sports Director: "Our team has found three very good locations for our preparation We are very much looking forward to being guests in Rosenheim These will be atmospheric international matches with a clear focus on the World Cup." 1st board member Starbulls Rosenheim: "We are delighted that we can finally host international matches in Rosenheim again since 2016 This is possible again thanks to the extensive investment made by the city of Rosenheim in the ROFA Stadium it is a privilege to host international matches for the German national team and it also underlines that Rosenheim is an absolute ice hockey location." President of the Dresden Ice Sports Club: “We are very pleased that the German national ice hockey team will complete a course and two international matches with us in Dresden will be real benchmarks in preparation for the IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship in Finland It is a great award for our location that DEB would like to come back to Dresden.” sports mayor of the state capital of Dresden: "The German national ice hockey team will find the best conditions in the JOYNEXT Arena The enthusiasm for ice hockey in Dresden is very high not least because of the excellent season of the Dresden Eislöwen so many ice hockey fans will certainly attend the two World Cup preparation games." Managing Director Schwenninger Wild Wings: “We are very pleased that the national ice hockey team is coming to the Helios Arena in the final phase of their preparation for the World Cup It shows how attractive the Villingen-Schwenningen location has become nationally and internationally The international match against Austria on May 08th will be ice hockey for everyone Fans partners and sponsors a highlight at the end of this season The WILD WINGS as organizers will do everything to ensure that the teams of the.. I want to be with that DEB and the city of Villingen-Schwenningen for the extremely constructive discussions.” Mayor of Villingen-Schwenningen: “The German national ice hockey team is visiting Villingen-Schwenningen – I have to admit I am particularly pleased that the international match against Austria is taking place in our ‘home town’ in our anniversary year it makes me proud that the Helios Arena will become the ‘home of hockey’ both nationally and internationally on May 08th – I wish the teams and Fans an exciting game!” Tickets for all home games are available from Friday, April 01st, 2022 DEB-Ticket portal (https://www.deb-online.de/tickets) Is available MagentaSport will show all of the German national team's preparatory games LIVE and HD from April 14th. Be there – https://www.magentasport.de/aktion/deb-live SPORT1 will also broadcast a game against the Czech Republic Slovakia and Austria live during the four phases of World Cup preparation Essential cookies enable basic functions and are necessary for the proper functioning of the website Statistics Acquire cookies information anonymously This information helps us to understand how our visitors use our website Content from video sharing platforms and social media platforms is blocked by default access to these contents no longer requires manual consent Fast tausend traumatisierte jesidische Frauen sind aus dem Nordirak nach Baden-Württemberg geflohen Der Psychologe Jan Ilhan Kilzilhan kümmert sich um sie Villingen-Schwenningen has a moderate level of seismic activity Based on data from the past 55 years and our earthquake archive back to 1900 there are about 924 quakes on average per year in or near Villingen-Schwenningen Villingen-Schwenningen has had at least 2 quakes above magnitude 5 since 1970 which suggests that larger earthquakes of this size occur infrequently probably on average approximately every 25 to 30 years The quake had a very shallow depth of 22 km (14 mi) and was too small to be felt by people Villingen-Schwenningen has had 1 quake of magnitude 3.0 and 3 quakes between 2.0 and 3.0 There have been also 56 quakes below magnitude 2.0 which people don't normally feel 2025 at 8.21 am local time (Europe/Berlin GMT +2) The quake had a very shallow depth of 9 km (5.6 mi) and was reported felt by some people near the epicenter.